De Gruyter

To celebrate Frei Otto's 90th birthday, this publication highlights his key works and how his ideas were adopted throughout the world. He created a whole universe of ideas using membrane, net and convertible roofs with umbrellas, grid shells, and pneumatic structures.

Presents highlights from the magazine published in recent years about concrete, a powerful medium for architectural expression. In additional to compelling specialist articles, this book contains a special section with a wide range of examples to inspire your own architectural practice, from train stations and churches to single-family homes.

Helps in the construction and the design of flooring and screeds. In addition to a fundamental theoretical basis, this book offers decision-making tips and background information on various types of flooring and materials as well as how to plan proper structural connections and transitions.

Materials and their finishes lend buildings and interiors their distinctive characters. Yet, which criteria persuade architects to use or not use a particular material? How do they find the right one among a seamlessly endless array of materials? This book presents different approaches of renowned architecture firms in how they select materials.